Tennessee

Maury

100,974
2020 population
1810
first census record
22
census records

About Maury

Maury, Tennessee, first appears in the United States federal census in 1810, when it recorded a population of 10,359. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 100,974.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 14 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Skirmish at Columbia, Tennessee (1862), Battle of Duck River (Tennessee 1863), Spring Hill Tennessee, and 67 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020100,974
201080,956
200069,498
199054,812
198051,095
197043,376
196041,699
195040,368
194040,357
193034,016
192035,403
191040,456
190042,703
189038,112
188039,904
187036,289
186032,498
185029,520
184028,186
183027,665
182022,141
181010,359
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Maury

Military engagements that took place in Maury, Tennessee.

Skirmish at Columbia, Tennessee (1862)
1862
Battle of Duck River (Tennessee 1863)
1863
Spring Hill Tennessee
1864
Battle of Spring Hill (Franklin Campaign)
1864
Hood's Nashville Retreat and Forrest's Rear Guard
1864
Battle of Duck River Crossing Nov 1864
1864
Battle of Columbia (Tennessee)
1864
Battle of Spring Hill — Confederate Failure to Block
1864
Anthony's Hill Tennessee
1864
Richland Creek Tennessee
1864
Battle of Richland Creek TN Dec 1864
1864
Spring Hill Incident
1864
Battle of Spring Hill (Tennessee 1864)
1864
Pursuit from Nashville Dec 16-26 1864
1864

Historic places in Maury

National Register of Historic Places listings in Maury, Tennessee.

Polk, James K., House
Columbia
Walnut Grove
Mt. Pleasant
Rattle and Snap
Columbia
Webster, George, House
Williamsport
Athenaeum, The (Additional Documentation)
Columbia
Gordon, John, House
Williamsport
Pillow-Bethel House
Columbia
St. John's Episcopal Church (Additional Documentation)
Columbia
Maguire, Patrick, House (Additional Documentation)
Columbia
Hamilton Place (Additional Documentation)
Mt. Pleasant
Thompson, Absalom, House
Spring Hill
Grace Episcopal Church (Additional Documentation)
Spring Hill
Rippavilla
Spring Hill
Prewitt-Amis-Finney House
Culleoka
Scott, Andrew, House
Culleoka
Elm Springs (Additional Documentation)
Columbia
State Bank of Tennessee
Columbia
Clifton Place
Columbia
Church House
Columbia
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Columbia
First United Methodist Church of Columbia
Columbia
Mayes-Hutton House (Additional Documentation)
Columbia
Beechlawn Advance and Retreat (Additional Documentation)
Columbia
Blythewood
Columbia
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Frequently asked about Maury

When does Maury first appear in the US census?
Maury, Tennessee first appears in the federal census in 1810, with a recorded population of 10,359.
What is the population of Maury?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Maury had a recorded population of 100,974.
Were any battles fought in Maury?
14 documented military engagements took place in Maury, including Skirmish at Columbia, Tennessee (1862), Battle of Duck River (Tennessee 1863), Spring Hill Tennessee.
How many historic places are in Maury?
67 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Maury, Tennessee.
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